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Originally Posted by moon
Is there something about the Oil Kings in specific that you don't think is a good fit for him? or just a general feeling.
I have not followed them that much this year so not sure if there is something there that I am missing.
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Because it's in Edmonton and the team is owned by the Oilers.
Edmontonians don't like him and will jump on him as soon as he falters because he is a Flames prospect. The Oil Kings have also operated in much a way to favor the interests of the Oilers. No NHL team has more prospect on the OKs than the Oilers, and they just added another today in their trade for David Musil. Why should the Oilers develop a rival team's prospect?
The coaches show zero confidence in Laurent even after he carried them to the Memorial Cup. Laurent's technical skills are very good - I'd say the best in the WHL. His struggles right now are from a lack of confidence which is being amplified by the environment.